About the Role
We are seeking a strategic and detail-driven Cybersecurity Policy Writer & Governance Lead to design, implement, and continuously enhance cybersecurity policies and governance frameworks. This role is critical in strengthening HP’s security posture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and embedding risk-aware practices across the company.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development, review, and lifecycle management of cybersecurity policies, standards, and specifications.
- Establish and mature governance frameworks aligned with industry-best practices and regulatory expectations.
- Ensure policies evolve in response to emerging threats, business changes, and regulatory updates.
- Maintain strong knowledge of regulatory and industry frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO/IEC 27001, CIS V8.1, General Data Protection Regulation, and PCI DSS.
- Ensure alignment between cybersecurity controls, enterprise risk management practices, and compliance obligations.
- Provide authoritative guidance on policy interpretation, control implementation, and exception management.
- Partner with IT, Legal, Compliance, Risk, Audit, and business units to ensure policies are practical, enforceable, and business-aligned.
- Influence senior leadership through reporting on governance metrics, compliance posture, and risk exposure.
- Support the development and delivery of cybersecurity awareness and policy training programs.
- Promote a culture of security accountability and governance maturity across the organization.
- Define and track governance KPIs and KRIs.
- Monitor policy adherence and control effectiveness.
- Provide executive-level reporting on compliance trends, risk insights, and remediation progress.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- 7–10 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity governance, policy development, risk management, or compliance.
- Demonstrated experience drafting enterprise-level cybersecurity policies and standards.
- Strong knowledge of global regulatory and cybersecurity control frameworks.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical requirements into business-focused guidance.
- Experience with policy lifecycle management tools or governance platforms preferred.
- Working understanding of Artificial Intelligence is a plus.
Skills
- Cybersecurity Governance & Operating Models
- Policy & Standards Development
- Regulatory Compliance & Audit Readiness
- Security Controls & Control Mapping
- Automation & Governance Tooling
- Executive Communication
- Cross-Functional Influence
- Results Orientation
- Learning Agility
- Customer-Centric Mindset
Location
- United States of America
Work Type
- Full time
- No travel
Experience Level
- 7-10 years
Education Level
- Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
Salary/Compensations
- $105,050 to $161,800 USD annually
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long term/short term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Generous time off policies
- 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
- 11 paid holidays
- Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave
About the Company
- HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).
Equal Opportunity
- HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).
- Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. The information obtained will be kept in strict confidence.
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